This course will give you a glimpse into six different areas of American law: Tort Law, Contract Law, Property, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, and Civil Procedure. You will gain insight into the complexities and dilemmas that arise from the application of law in different settings, and what is distinctive about American approaches.
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The University of Pennsylvania (commonly referred to as Penn) is a private university, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. A member of the Ivy League, Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, and considers itself to be the first university in the United States with both undergraduate and graduate studies.
Programme du cours : ce que vous apprendrez dans ce cours
1 heure pour terminer
Welcome
1 heure pour terminer
3 lectures
3 lectures
About Us10 min
Syllabus10 min
Grading Policy and Logistics10 min
1 heure pour terminer
Tort Law
Tort law governs how people may sue each other civilly (as opposed to criminally) in order to receive compensation for harms or injuries other people caused them. In this module, Professor Allen will explore the goals of tort law through a historic case. She will address what makes tort law distinct and issues surrounding negligence and liability.
1 heure pour terminer
6 vidéos (Total 38 min), 2 lectures, 1 quiz
6 vidéos
Tort Law: Part 1 7 min
Tort Law: Part 2 7 min
Tort Law: Part 35 min
Tort Law: Part 4 4 min
Tort Law: Part 5 5 min
Tort Law: Part 6 8 min
2 lectures
Key Tort Law Terms10 min
Supplemental Reading10 min
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
Tort Law Quiz30 min
1 heure pour terminer
Contract Law
Contract law governs how promises between two individuals are enforced. Few areas of law impact our daily lives as much as contract law, and in this module you will gain a deeper understanding of what a contract is and what makes it enforceable. Professor Wilkinson-Ryan will address what constitutes a contract, why the law enforces them, the legal meanings of words in contracts, and the important requirement of consideration. Expectation damages, or the amount a court orders someone who breached a contract to pay will also be explored, all through hypothetical and real cases.
1 heure pour terminer
4 vidéos (Total 35 min), 2 lectures, 1 quiz
4 vidéos
Contract Law: Part 18 min
Contract Law: Part 29 min
Contract Law: Part 37 min
Contract Law: Part 49 min
2 lectures
Key Contract Law Terms10 min
Supplemental Reading10 min
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
Contract Quiz30 min
2 heures pour terminer
Property Law
Property law governs the relationship between individuals and things, known as property. In this module, Professor Balganesh will explore the differences between property and tort and contract law and about several specific examples of property law in action: adverse possession, landlord/tenant, and licenses. You will learn about what makes U.S. property law distinct - its origins in common law, imprint of legal realism, and pragmatism.
2 heures pour terminer
4 vidéos (Total 67 min), 2 lectures, 1 quiz
4 vidéos
Property Law: Part 113 min
Property Law: Part 2 11 min
Property Law: Part 3 21 min
Property Law: Part 4 20 min
2 lectures
Key Property Law Terms10 min
Supplemental Reading10 min
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
Property Law Quiz30 min
2 heures pour terminer
Constitutional Law
The study of constitutional law is among the most exciting parts of the law because it provides for the structure and functioning of the U.S. government. In this module, Dean Ruger will address the document itself, how it has been applied over time, the history of the document, and what makes it unique. The structure of the U.S. government as a government of limited, separated powers will be explored along with the important individual rights the Constitution provides and how the U.S. Constitution compares to others around the world.
2 heures pour terminer
4 vidéos (Total 86 min), 2 lectures, 1 quiz
4 vidéos
Constitutional Law: Part 1 28 min
Constitutional Law: Part 2 23 min
Constitutional Law: Part 3 23 min
Constitutional Law: Part 4 10 min
2 lectures
Key Constitutional Law Terms10 min
Supplemental Reading10 min
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
Constitutional Law Quiz30 min
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Meilleurs avis pour INTRODUCTION AU DROIT AMÉRICAIN
par AA16 sept. 2018
I enjoyed this course and it helped me to understand the basic parts of American Law. My only suggestion is to provide even more cases as examples to demonstrate the doctrines and statutes. Thank you.
par AT9 avr. 2020
A great first step on understanding the basic principles of American Law, providing an insight into impact on the systems we encounter on a daily basis and how these systems have developed over time.
par AD25 juil. 2019
This is an excellent class, presentations and content from expert professors are well done, I highly recommend this class whether you're studying law or any other discipline this class is essential.
par MK21 janv. 2020
Very informative and interesting. I find law to be boring, as in I do not care it. However, this course shows that learning about law and lawyer things is quite fun and exciting. great professor
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